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Sony PMPK-DJ9000 manual

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    Operating Instructions ©2000 Sony Corporation PMPK-DJ9000 Ster eo T ur ntable System Package 4-229-643- 11 (1)[...]

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    2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the customers in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is[...]

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    3 W elcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Turntable System Package. Before operating the system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Main features • As an entry-level DJ turntable, this system is designed for easy control even for the novice DJ. • A slip mat is supplied to enable scratch playing. Co[...]

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    4 Getting Started Unpacking Verify that the following items are included with your Stereo Turntable System Package: • PS-DJ9000 Stereo Turntable System (2) • MX-DJ9000 Audio Mixer (1) • Platter (2) • Slip mat (2) • Dust cover (with hinges) (2) • Counterweight (2) • Cartridge and headshell (2) • 45 adaptor (2) • Audio cord (with gr[...]

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    5 Getting Started Connecting the T urntables to the Mixer Use the supplied audio cords (with ground wire) to connect the turntables to the mixer’s CH-1 and CH-2 PHONO INPUT jacks and U (ground) terminal, as follows: 1 On each turntable, connect the red plug of an audio cord to the R output jack, the white plug to the L output jack, and the ground[...]

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    6 Getting Started Adjusting the T urntable Before attempting to play any records, be sure to complete the following steps to properly adjust the tonearm balance, tracking force and anti-skating dial. Failure to complete these adjustments will result in inferior sound quality and may cause permanent damage to the stylus and record. 1 Make sure the t[...]

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    7 Operations Operations 5 Remove the protective cover from the cartridge and release the arm stopper. 6 Set the cueing lever in the up position. Move the tonearm to the desired point on the record. 7 Set the cueing lever to the down position. The tonearm will descend slowly to the record and play will begin. 8 If you want to change the pitch, press[...]

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    8 Operations To play an another part of the record 1 Set the cueing lever to the up position to raise the stylus. 2 Move the tonearm to the desired position. 3 Set the cueing lever to the down position. To play a 45 single Place the supplied 45 adaptor onto the spindle. Press SPEED to select 45 rpm. The green indicator changes to red. After you hav[...]

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    9 Additional Information Additional Information Procedure for replacing the stylus 1 Turn off the turntable, mixer and amplifier. 2 Release the locking ring and remove the shell from the tonearm. 3 Grasp the stylus holder and pull it away from the body of the cartridge. 4 Insert the new stylus by pushing it into the cartridge receptacle until it is[...]

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    10 Additional Information Overhang Adjustment The arm overhang is factory adjusted. After replacing the cartridge, however, you should adjust the overhang as follows: 1 Loosen the screws of cartridge as shown below. 2 Slide the cartridge backward or forward until the distance between the stylus and the spindle is 15 mm (3/4 inches). Make sure to re[...]

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    11 Additional Information Tempo is incorrect. b The rpm setting is incorrect. Set the rpm to that indicated on the record (i.e., 33 for 33 1/3-rpm records and 45 for 45-rpm records). b The PITCH ADJ. knob is not set to the center position. b The platter speed is incorrect. Adjust the controls on the bottom of the turntable while observing the strob[...]

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    12 Additional Information P arts and Contr ols PS-DJ9000 Stereo Turntable System 1 POWER ON/OFF switch 2 Spindle 3 Strobo lamp 4 START/STOP button 5 Slip mat 6 Platter 7 TARGET LIGHT and release button The TARGET LIGHT allows you to see the position of the stylus in the dark. Push and depress the TARGET LIGHT to turn it off. Push the release button[...]

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    13 Additional Information MX-DJ9000 Audio Mixer (control panel) Control of the turntable signal is possible only after the PHONO/LINE switches ( 5 ) are set to PHONO. The signal is then controlled via the CH-1 and CH-2 faders. Connect a tape recorder, tuner, CD player, cassette deck or any other line signal to the LINE/AUX jacks on the rear panel. [...]

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    14 Additional Information MX-DJ9000 Audio Mixer (Rear Panel) qd ADAPTER DC 15V IN Connect AC power adaptor here. qf REC OUTPUT jacks Use these jacks to connect a recording unit. qg LINE OUTPUT jacks Use these jacks to connect a stereo component system or a power amplifier. qh LINE INPUT jacks Use these jacks to connect CD players or tape decks. Lin[...]

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